LED ZEPPELIN US TOUR 2008

LED ZEPPELIN celebrated their triumphant comeback gig by planning world domination over cups of tea and coffee.

Unlike in their hellraising heyday, singer ROBERT PLANT and guitarist JIMMY PAGE slapped each other on the back and were handed giant mugs of hot drinks.

But then the rock fighting talk began and they discussed returning to Madison Square Garden in New York - where they did three sell-out shows in 1973.

My source backstage at London’s O2 arena said: “Robert had a couple of bottles of beer before going on stage but afterwards it was just hot mugs of tea and coffee.

“The band were really fired up and were talking about their late drummer JOHN BONHAM and what he would have thought about it - it was a time for reflection.

“Then the talk went to, ‘What next? Was this it or would there be something else?’ One of the guys started talking about their three concerts at the Garden.

“There was a consensus of, ‘Why not?’ It is one of the best live music venues in the world. I have no doubt after their reaction backstage that they will be there next year playing to a sell-out crowd.”

I said in my Bizarre manifesto I held wrinkly rockers in high esteem - and Led Zep’s first show for 19 years didn’t disappoint.

At the reunion gig the three surviving members - Page, Plant and JOHN PAUL JONES - were joined by Bonham’s son JASON on drums.

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The band have hinted they would launch a tour if they enjoyed performing.

And if they loved it as much as their 18,000 screaming fans on Monday, expect to see them at a sold-out venue near you soon.

Page has been up for doing more gigs for a while, but Plant has been enjoying his solo career and has been reluctant.

But it seems the reaction of the fans and a bit of backstage back-slapping has turned his head.

A return was also predicted by support act PAOLO NUTINI.

He said: “They seemed very happy. Based on the show they gave I think they will tour.”

Celebs in the audience were full of praise for the band too. FOO FIGHTERS’ DAVE GROHL said: “That was amazing. Jason Bonham was fantastic on drums. I think he was even better than me.”

Then he challenged anyone listening: “I’ve got Led Zeppelin tattoos, have you?”

Just one word from LIAM GALLAGHER: “Mega”.

VERVE frontman RICHARD ASHCROFT wasn’t saying much but he did get noticed — he turned up with a dodgy bleached barnet.

Led Zeppelin? They’ve still got a Whole Lotta Love to give.